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Vicksburg City Pool
The Vicksburg swimming pool and sports complex was constructed to Olympic specifications to serve recreational, instructional & competitive events in water sports. Construction was completed in 1996. The complex consists of an olympic size pool and a baby pool for the younger swimmers. It is paid for by taxpayers of Vicksburg. The facility is dedicated to those who enjoy the sport of swimming.
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Recreation News and Announcements

2013 Summer Pool Schedule Released

Summer Hours:  Opening Day:  Memorial Day, Monday May 27  
 
Hours are as follows:  
Monday - Friday
Recreation/Open Swim - 1-5 p.m.
Family Swim (No one under 18 without family) 6 - 8 p.m./ During Swim Lessons - 6:45 - 8 p.m.

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American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class

swimminglessonsVicksburg City Pool will hold an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Class from May 13 – May 22 at the facility on Lee Street. The 28 hour class will meet from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each weekday afternoon and on Saturday, May 18 at a time to be determined. Veteran Lifeguard trainers Bob and Susan Athow and Sylvia Gurtowski will instruct. Cost of the class is $115 and is payable to the City of Vicksburg.

To be eligible for the class candidates should be at least 15 years old by May 22, 2013. Before admission to the course each student will be asked to complete a 300 yard swim using front crawl and breaststroke; tread water with legs only for two minutes; and complete a timed exercise swimming with a 10 pound object.

The class is limited to 15 students. To register please call the City Pool at 601-634-4516. If no answer, please leave a message.

 
2013 Summer American Red Cross Learn To Swim Registration

Vicksburg City Pool's 2013 Summer American Red Cross Learn to Swim Registration will be held:

Wednesday, May 15, - 10 am - 1 pm
Thursday, May 16, 10 am - 1 pm
Friday, May 17, , 10 am - 1 pm
Saturday, May 18, 10 am - 1 pm

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Pool Rules

Rules posted at the swimming pool supersede rules posted on this website.


Children 12 years old & younger MUST be accompanied by an ADULT at least 18 years old! (our lifeguards are not baby sitter's)
  • NO REFUND for INCLEMENT WEATHER! The weather is monitored with Live Radar, Sky Scan Lighting Detector and a Weather Radio.
  • ONLY swim suits or swim trunks allowed! MUST be swim suit material, Nylon. NO COTTON material will be allowed in the pool! (this means no t-shirts, cut offs, tank tops, etc...) Children who are not yet toilet trained MUST wear swim diapers!
  • NO REFUNDS on the COKE MACHINES! The City does not own these machines and we can not refund money lost. They will have to contact THE COKE COMPANY!
  • NO REFUND on swimming if the patron has been IN THE WATER for ANY amount of time, due to INCLEMENT WEATHER OR ANY REASON FOR CLOSURE of pool!
  • NO HORSEPLAY
  • NO RUNNING IN POOL AREA
  • NO DIVING
  • ONLY SWIMMERS WHO CAN PASS SWIM TEST are allowed in 8 ft. section.
  • NO PUBLIC DISPLAYS OF AFFECTION (no hugging, kissing, touching etc...)
  • NO FLOTATION ACCESSORIES (excluding life jackets) ALLOWED IN MAIN POOL AT
  • ANY TIME!! These devices, inner-tubes, air mattresses, can cause hazards for unattended children
  • and may produce vision difficulties for lifeguards
  • NO PIGGYBACK OR SHOULDER RIDES
  • NO GUM CHEWING WHILE IN POOL
  • NO FOUL LANGUAGE
  • NO BOTTLES OR FOOD ALLOWED IN COMPLEX
  • NO COOLERS
  • NO LOITERING

The Vicksburg City Pool Lifeguards are trained to act and respond to any Land OR Water Emergencies! Lifeguards are trained to enforce pool rules and ensure patrons safety.

Pool Contact Info

con_tel Phone: 601-634-4516
emailButtonemail: pool@vicksburg.org

con_addressPhysical Address:
Vicksburg Swimming Pool
900 Lee Street
Vicksburg, MS 39180

Pool Summer Schedule

Summer Hours:

Opening Day:
Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2013

Hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday
Recreation/Open Swim - 1-5 p.m.
Family Swim (No one under 18 without family) 6 - 8 p.m./ During Swim Lessons - 6:45 - 8 p.m.

Weekends/Holidays:
Recreation/Open Swim - 1 -5 p.m.

Swim Lessons will be held in three two-week sessions:
June 3 - June 14 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:45 p.m.
June 24 - July 5 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:45 p.m.
July 15 - July 26 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5:45 p.m.

Vicksburg City Pool will be closed for public swim on May 31 - June 2 for the Vicksburg Swim Association's Stamm Invitational Swim Meet.

Office Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please call Vicksburg City Pool for additional information. 601-634-4516.